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Responding to Compliance Issues in Your Business

Published on: April 6, 2020 | By Hart David Carson LLP

A well structured business will have a compliance program in place, complete with company policies, safeguards, and reporting avenues. However, eventually, most businesses will face some form of compliance issue regardless of their efforts to prevent them. In that situation, how do you respond?

Before Anything Else, Don’t Panic

In the event that someone reports a compliance problem in your business, whether it’s a simple violation of company policy or a serious legal breach, it’s important to realize that no compliance plan is foolproof. Unfortunately, these kinds of events are normal, but lawmakers do realize as much.

Illinois Tax Laws – Nuances and Recent Changes

Published on: February 14, 2020 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Illinois tax code is complex, and a lot of it is fairly punishing to local residents and businesses. In fact, one study rated Illinois the “least friendly” state in terms of taxes.

Navigating the maze of tax laws and regulations often requires expert guidance, especially when it comes to more complex tax situations. Here, we’ll look at some of the nuances of Illinois’s tax code.

Illinois Tax Nuances

Which Corporate Structure Is Best for Asset Protection?

Published on: February 3, 2020 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Asset protection for business owners can be complex, especially when business activities may put personal property at risk. Fortunately, there are many strategies business owners can use to protect personal and business property.

Advantages and Drawbacks of an LLC

One of the most effective asset protection strategies is the limited liability company. LLCs separate the owners’ personal assets from those owned by the business, so if the company comes under fire, the owners’ personal belongings are kept safe from seizure.

What Laws Should Doctors Be Aware Of?

Published on: December 17, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Running a hospital or medical practice involves more than just treating diseases or fixing broken bones. Numerous laws and regulations affect how doctors should handle patient information, bill insurers, refer patients, and so forth.

7 Laws to Keep in Mind

Among the most prominent laws doctors should keep in mind are the following:

How to File a Business Tax Extension

Published on: December 6, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Sometimes, your business might need a little more time beyond the deadline to prepare its tax return. Fortunately, filing an extension is fairly simple as long as you keep a few important items in mind.

Reasons to File a Business Tax Extension

There are a number of reasons why you might file a business tax extension. These include:

What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Do?

Published on: November 22, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

When planning out how your estate should be handled after you pass on, it’s important to make sure your plans are put together in the most effective, efficient way possible. Estate plans have many moving parts, and the strategies you incorporate into your plan will depend greatly on the nature of your property and assets.

An estate planning lawyer helps with every part of your estate planning process.

Designing Your Overall Estate Plan

How Does Rezoning Property Work?

Published on: November 11, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Real estate investors may at times find themselves looking at properties that meet their requirements in all but one aspect—zoning. The zoning laws that apply to a given piece of property can restrict what you do with it, and it may be tempting to try to rezone it.

Here, we’ll go over the factors to consider before trying to rezone a property.

The Rezoning Process – Factors to Consider

Are Workers’ Compensation Settlements Public Record?

Published on: October 11, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

The vast majority of workers’ compensation claims are resolved through settlements. A workers’ comp settlement is an agreement between you and the other party (in this case your employer’s insurance company) that you’ll stop pursuing your claim in return for a specific sum of money.

If you’re worried that these settlements are public record, the answer is a bit complex. In the state of Illinois, they are technically public information, but they aren’t easily accessible.

Illinois Workers’ Comp Settlements Are Public Information

When Should I Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Published on: October 4, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

The process of recovering damages after an accident can be complicated and stressful, and you might wonder when you should start involving a personal injury lawyer. In most cases, it’s recommended that you get legal help, even if it’s nothing more than a quick consultation on whether you have a case.

When You Need an Attorney

Some of the following situations will most likely warrant the help of a personal injury attorney.

What Do Real Estate Lawyers Do?

Published on: October 3, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

While Illinois doesn’t have any strict legal requirement to have an attorney present during real estate closings, hiring one is still a good idea. A real estate attorney helps you throughout the process of buying or selling real estate by:

Preparing and reviewing documents
Handling disputes